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Hey all, so even though "food" does not really figure into the show unless it is the red liquid variety...are there any foodies and/or chefs out there who want to contribute some True Blood-inspired recipe ideas? Because sometimes, if I've got time, I'll try to cook a meal that fits w/ whatever movie or series I'm watching. Dorky? You bet!! But fun, sooo...
...for example, I was excited about the first episode of TB, so I made a red wine braised short rib with garlic mashed potatoes. Then last week I made a chili (I know that's more "Texas" but hey...it's the South!) I'm familiar w/ creole recipes (creole chicken, jambalaya, etc) but I know nothing about Northern LA cooking...
I was thinking that perhaps if there are any chefs out there, they might come up with a recipe for the unofficial Merlotte's Burger, to share here? And any other True Blood-inspired recipes to recommend??
Thanks and here's to some tasty bites for all!
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Who dat?! Go Saints!!!
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MONSTER COOKIES
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12-ounc) jar creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup raisins, optional
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
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SWEDISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Nov 27, 2009 6:30 PM
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SWEDISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup unsalted butter, (2 sticks), at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Colored sanding sugars and/or chopped toasted pecans
Directions
Whisk the flour, cardamom, and salt in a bowl.
Put the butter and confectioners' sugar in a food processor, and process until smooth. Pulse in the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until combined. Add the flour mixture and process to make a soft buttery dough. Divide dough in half onto 2 (12-inch long) sheets of plastic wrap, using the plastic, shape into rough logs. Refrigerate the dough logs for 30 minutes until just firm enough to shape into uniform logs, 8-inches long by 2-inches in diameter. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Scatter either the sanding sugars or toasted nuts on a work surface and roll the logs until completely coated. Cut into 1/4-inch thick cookies and space about 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until golden around the edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool cookies on the pan on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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Nov 27, 2009 6:27 PM
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TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/3 cup coarsely chopped dark chocolate (2 ounces)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped milk chocolate (2 ounces)
2/3 cup chopped pecans, optional
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mash together the butter and sugars with a fork until well combined. Add the oil and egg and beat until creamy. Mix in the vanilla.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Stir in the dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and the pecans and mix well. Using a tablespoon, scoop the batter onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Nov 26, 2009 2:37 AM
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HostTim:
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
What would have made it really a
"Happy Thanksgiving"~ A TrueBlood Marathon!!!
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Nov 26, 2009 12:18 AM
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Ahhh this is making me so impatient for tomorrow to come 'round! I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Nov 25, 2009 10:47 PM
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> Turkey
> Stuffing
> Mashed Potatoes
> Gravy
> Macaroni & Cheese
> Candied Sweet Potatoes
> Deviled Eggs
> Corn Salad
> Green Beans
> Spinach Gratin
> Crescent Rolls
> MAFIOSA's Pumpkin Cake
> Raspberry Cheesecake
> Apple Cake
> Candy Crunch Chocolate Pudding Pie
> Black Cherry Mousse
>
> HE decided to roast oysters also!
Oh, I forgot homemade cranberry sauce and my mom makes this awesome pumpkin soup, savory not sweet.
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Nov 25, 2009 10:45 PM
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> ericrocks:
> Your menu does sound delicous!!
> How many coming to your house???
16 to 20 people. I have the odd couple of relatives who never say for sure whether or not they are coming, but then they might show up with a guest.
It happens every year! Drives me crazy.
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Nov 25, 2009 10:41 PM
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> WE ARE ALL TRYING TO REDUCE OUR BUTT ACREAGE SO WE
> ARE GOING EASY ON THE FOOD THIS YEAR. BLECH!
Our butt acreage also needs to be reduced, but not on Thanksgiving!
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Nov 25, 2009 10:33 PM
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ericrocks:
Your menu does sound delicous!!
How many coming to your house???
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Nov 25, 2009 9:59 PM
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WE ARE ALL TRYING TO REDUCE OUR BUTT ACREAGE SO WE ARE GOING EASY ON THE FOOD THIS YEAR. BLECH!
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Nov 25, 2009 9:55 PM
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Turkey
Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Macaroni & Cheese
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Deviled Eggs
Corn Salad
Green Beans
Spinach Gratin
Crescent Rolls
MAFIOSA's Pumpkin Cake
Raspberry Cheesecake
Apple Cake
Candy Crunch Chocolate Pudding Pie
Black Cherry Mousse
HE decided to roast oysters also!
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Re: PUMPKIN SQUARES - YUMMY MAF!
Nov 25, 2009 9:46 PM
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> PUMPKIN SQUARES
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> Ingredients
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> Bars:
> 4 eggs
> 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
> 1 cup vegetable oil
> 15-ounce can pumpkin
> 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
> 2 teaspoons baking powder
> 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 1 teaspoon baking soda
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> Icing:
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> 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
> 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
> 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
> 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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> Directions
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> Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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> Using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine the
> eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until light and fluffy.
> Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon,
> salt and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the
> pumpkin mixture and mix at low speed until thoroughly
> combined and the batter is smooth. Spread the batter
> into a greased 13 by 10-inch baking pan. Bake for 30
> minutes. Let cool completely before frosting. Cut
> into bars.
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> To make the icing: Combine the cream cheese and
> butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until
> smooth. Add the sugar and mix at low speed until
> combined. Stir in the vanilla and mix again. Spread
> on cooled pumpkin bars.
Mafiosa,
I made these today for Thanksgiving. Instead of cinnamon, I used pumpkin pie spice. It cooked like a cake instead of bars, but it is still AWESOME. Great with a cup of coffee. I needed a pick-me-up after cooking all day, and this did the trick.
GREAT RECIPE MAF! THANK YOU
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Nov 25, 2009 8:51 PM
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TURKEY
STUFFING
MASHIES
GRAVY
CANDIED YAMS
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
PECAN PIE
APPLE CARAMEL PIE
SPICE CAKE
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Nov 17, 2009 9:40 PM
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Thanks Alizarine. That was really nice of you. I am always looking for new egg-free recipes. I will have to try making them.
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Nov 17, 2009 9:27 PM
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> > Does your son have trouble with vaccinations?
> An
> > allergy to eggs pretty much precludes any
> > pre-packaged/prepared foods.
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> yes. he needs to get the flu shots at the allergist.
> they skin test him first. we are very used to eating
> with no eggs, however, we walk by a bakery on the way
> to school. The aroma last for 4 blocks and the other
> day he said, "mommy, I wish I could eat a doughnut."
> It about broke my heart. I do make egg-free cupcakes
> that I freeze so we have them for birthday parties.
> Hopefully he will grow out of it, but unfortunately,
> with the blood tests we've had done, it's not looking
> good.
Sounds like you have it covered. There has been concern regarding undetected allergies and their effect on later health.
I found an egg free donut recipe using Pillsbury biscuits. It looks easy, but I don't know how good it is. I can understand the difficulty, we went vegan for a while....at any rate, here is a link.
http://hubpages.com/hub/Egg-freenut-free-donuts
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